Sweetie Belle is getting to be that age. She's thinking thoughts she never thought before. One such thought is about babies; Where exactly do they come from?

And why is it so difficult to find the answer to that question?

This story is a sequel to Paternally Yours

Sweetie Belle volunteers to foal-sit Diminuendo, her little half-brother, but Dimmy starts being distant towards his older sister almost immediately. Can Sweetie Belle break down the walls he puts up, or is her relationship with her little brother over before it can begin?

And why is Dimmy acting so distant anyway?

Cover art by the wonderful Kaitlyn Warner.

Growing up means unsightly hairs in unsightly places: fortunately, Rarity is there to help her sister shave...

It's time for the Little Miss Canterlot pageant, and with her friends and sister supporting her, Sweetie Belle is hoping to take home the crown.

Cover art commissioned from SJArt117.

All little kids are attracted to the allure of a spanking new toy that’s sure to give them all the excitement in the world for about 2 weeks. And only when they are told they can’t have it do they want it even more.

So much more that some go to lengthy extremes.

A collaboration with Prince Conjure.

Sweetie Belle's having a pleasant dream, but when Princess Luna unexpectedly enters, her night becomes a lot more uncomfortable.

Rarity is not a pony to get her hooves dirty, but when it comes to her sister, she can make an exception. So when the Diamond Dogs kidnap Sweetie Belle and try to blackmail her, she is determined not to take it lying down. Wallowing in melodrama, maybe. But certainly not lying down.

Little does she know that while putting their plan into action, the Diamond Dogs manage to get mixed up with a creature nastier than they are. A creature that may spell doom for Equestria if it has its way...

Part I of the Orthrus Trilogy.

Hondo "Magnum" Flanks and Cookie Crumbles's anniversary is coming up, and Rarity has the perfect gift in mind for her parents. She and the Ponytones are going to give them a surprise performance at their anniversary dinner. And when she discovers that poor Sweetie Belle completely forgot about this momentous occasion, she offers her the opportunity to perform alongside the Ponytones as part of her present.

Unfortunately, Sweetie Belle doesn't seem to be too keen on the idea. She loves to sing, sure, but not in front of large crowds. Plus, she thinks that Rarity's singing voice is much better than hers will ever be. Rarity has a suspicion that there's something being left unsaid, but Sweetie Belle isn't willing to open up to her sister.

Luckily, Rarity has a close friend who was in a very similar situation not too long ago. And who better to confide in than somepony that knows exactly what you're going through?

After missing out on Nightmare Night, Sweetie Belle enlists the help of some special friends to build the greatest candy empire Ponyville has ever seen.

Thanks to Azusa for prereading!

Of course, not all friendships stem from favorable events; some can be created by even socially isolating issues.

Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo completely understand this fact. Apple Bloom understands this as well, but not like Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo did, for they have known this lesson longer—about 30 minutes longer.

Special Thanks to luna150 for the cover art and editing.

This story was written for the Everfree Northwest Writing Contest.